Phrased differently, some people don't need studies to be assured of something's effectiveness.

Pete actually writes in the PhotoReading articles on the webpage that the system is not for everyone. One example he gives is people who like to stay in control--like police officers--because the system breaks the rules. And in the Natural Brilliance course, Paul says that to skip ahead to listen to the last tape first only if you are comfortable with uncertainty or something like that.

We're dealing with a more intuitive than rational mind here. As Einstein would say, more imagination than knowledge.

There have been studies done - like that the one in the NASA report I linked to

Oh. Okay. Shows you how much that matters to me. This is like proving that a toilet seat is comfortable, because I already know that it is from trial and error exploratory experience.

Whatever your view, I don't think the "all it comes down to is that it works" argument cuts it.

'All that it comes down to is that it works' cuts it...for me, because the results are before my eyes every day.

And if you can reduce that to a testomonial (which you can) then so be it. But it is more than that. It presupposes, as I said, an exploratory mindset as well as the assuredness that I don't need to know everything about something in order to use it.

How do I know it works,

I think you've heard this one before: By trying it. This advice only works for divergent minds, though. Because it is not proven, you must risk failure--you must dare to step outside of the box. Natural Brilliance, the Zen Beginner's Mind and all that...empty your cup of preconceptions and prejudices and give it a fair go, play with it, etc etc.

Case in point: Diet. If I followed the FDA food pyramid, which is based on a ton of studies, I'd be unhealthy and die of cancer or heart disease by my mid-seventies. I played with many diets before settling on an Alkaline one. Why? Sure, it had a great theory behind it. What it came down to was the results of me feeling perpetually energized and perpetually healthy. I still have yet to get sick in almost two years. Now, the 'experts' most all disagree with alkanization like Gregory on this board. "Rubbish!...where's the proof!? This goes against everything we 'know'" But my results stand for themselves--at least for me. Why? Because I took the time to explore on my own... like... like doing MY OWN study, if you will. I'm not aware of any studies proving the diet's effectiveness. And any study either way wouldn't change my results.

So why isn't photoreading scientifically tested?

Don't know that one. Perhaps Pete should explain?

A study 'proving' that PhotoReading increases speed and comprehension would be great for those who need it. BalkanBoy, you, possibly d5wstat. It would probably open up PhotoReading to more rationally minded, convergent thinkers. Which would mean more cash for LS!!! So, I'd be interested in Pete's response.